Rutherford Statement on Passing the One Big Beautiful Bill

May 21, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill: The One Big Beautiful Bill will give Americans a much-needed tax break AND refocus our country on delivering for the American people. That’s why I voted YES. Contrary to what you are hearing about the One Big Beautiful Bill, it will NOT be a huge deficit bill. In fact, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) was wrong about the original Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) score in 2017. They failed then to account for the tremendous economic growth caused by tax relief for hardworking, middle-class Americans. So, why should we believe them now? This bill will NOT cut Medicaid and SNAP benefits – it WILL strengthen these programs for future generations. The Big Beautiful Bill WILL: Continue to boost our economy Make President Trump’s tax cuts permanent Focus resources on permanently closing the Southern Border Incentivize Made-In-America cars and manufacturing End taxes on tips and overtime pay Slash taxes on Social Security, offering historic tax relief to seniors Increase the Child Tax Credit Secure more than a trillion dollars in mandatory savings Cap SALT deductions Update air traffic control system to ensure Americans fly safely and efficiently Unleash American energy dominance Cut Green New Deal policies Revolutionize our national security and America’s maritime dominance Issues : Congress